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Mound Valley, Kansas
Location within Labette County and Kansas
Location within Labette County and Kansas
KDOT map of Labette County (legend)
Country United States
State Kansas
County Labette
Founded 1869
Incorporated 1871
Area
 • Total 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2)
 • Land 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
833 ft (254 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 407
 • Estimate 
(2019)
372
 • Density 579.44/sq mi (223.70/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67354
Area code 620
FIPS code 20-48825
GNIS ID 469430

Mound Valley is a city in Labette County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 407.

History

Mound Valley was founded in 1869. It was named from mound-like hills in the vicinity.

The first post office in Mound Valley was established in May 1870. Mound Valley was incorporated as a city in 1871. The town was a stop on the Missouri-Kansas-Texas railroad line from the 1886 to the 1970s.

Geography

Mound Valley is located at 37°12′22″N 95°24′15″W / 37.206173°N 95.404231°W / 37.206173; -95.404231 (37.206173, -95.404231). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.65 square miles (1.68 km2), all land.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Mound Valley has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 138
1890 545 294.9%
1900 533 −2.2%
1910 956 79.4%
1920 803 −16.0%
1930 666 −17.1%
1940 648 −2.7%
1950 566 −12.7%
1960 481 −15.0%
1970 467 −2.9%
1980 381 −18.4%
1990 405 6.3%
2000 418 3.2%
2010 407 −2.6%
2019 (est.) 372 −8.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 407 people, 170 households, and 105 families residing in the city. The population density was 626.2 inhabitants per square mile (241.8/km2). There were 202 housing units at an average density of 310.8 per square mile (120.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.9% White, 2.2% Native American, 0.7% from other races, and 4.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 170 households, of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.2% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the city was 40.8 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

Education

The community is served by Labette County USD 506 public school district.

Notable people

  • George Pepperdine, philanthropist, founder of Pepperdine University and Western Auto
  • James Wesley, country music singer

See also

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